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Insights on cybersecurity, managed IT, and modern business technology.
Practical guidance from the MYDWARE team — protecting and modernising businesses across the Greater Toronto Area and Simcoe County.
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CybersecurityMicrosoft’s Newest Privacy Tool Could Catch Shoulder-Snoopers
Ever get the feeling someone’s watching you while you work at a coffee shop, airport, or client site? If you’re handling emails, financials, or private data, even one glance from the wrong person can spell trouble.
August 19, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityThey Don’t Need Your Password—Just One Code
You’ve trained your team. You’ve got multi-factor authentication (MFA). Your passwords are solid. So why are cybercriminals still breaking into Microsoft accounts in 2025?
July 7, 2025 3 min -
Managed ITCheap IT Is Never Cheap—Here’s What It’s Really Costing You in 2025
Saving a few bucks on IT support might feel like a win—until it backfires. And spoiler: it usually does. If you're a small business in the GTA or Simcoe County with 7+ workstations, "bargain IT" could leave your systems wide open.
July 7, 2025 3 min -
Technology TrendsWindows 11’s New Search Feature Is Coming—But Only If You’re Ready
You know that moment: you’re hunting for a file but can’t remember what you named it. You search, you scroll, and Windows spits back old junk or web results you didn’t ask for. Well, Microsoft is fixing that—sort of.
June 30, 2025 2 min -
Technology TrendsAI Isn’t Taking Your Job—It’s Taking the Busy Work
AI isn’t just some big-tech buzzword anymore. It’s already changing how Canadian companies work—from payroll to customer service—and it’s not slowing down. If you run a business in the GTA or Simcoe County, AI skilling isn’t optional anymore—it’s your shortcut to staying competitive.
June 30, 2025 3 min -
Technology TrendsThis New Teams Feature Makes Shared Presenting Way Less Awkward
If you’ve ever sat through a Teams meeting where every speaker said, “Next slide, please,” then you already know the pain. Those clunky handovers and awkward silences break the flow and make meetings feel… less than professional. Microsoft finally caught on and delivered a fix that’s small in theory but huge in practice.
June 16, 2025 2 min -
Technology TrendsTech Trends That Small Business Owners Can’t Ignore
Running a small or medium-sized business (SMB) has always been a challenge, but 2025 is bringing even bigger changes to the table.
April 29, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityShield Your Business From Growing Cyber Threats
In today’s digital-first world, cybersecurity isn’t just another item to check off your to-do list. It’s the backbone of your business’s survival. Without it, it’s just a matter of time before something occurs that sends your company spiraling toward a disaster it might never recover from.
April 16, 2025 3 min -
Technology TrendsMicrosoft Introduces Two AI Agents for Sales
Sales can often feel like an endless battle. Microsoft’s latest AI-driven tools make the key elements of sales—chasing leads, nurturing prospects, and closing deals—easier. These tools will boost your sales team with new technology built to make their work faster, smarter, and more effective.
March 29, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityOneDrive for Business May Not Be Fully Secure
Heads up: If your company uses OneDrive for Business to store critical documents in the cloud, they may not be as secure as you think.
March 4, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityTwo-Step Phishing Campaign Exploits Microsoft Tools
As businesses become savvier to phishing campaigns and develop powerful tools to combat them, cybercriminals are simultaneously finding new exploits to carry out attacks. Case in point? A new two-step phishing campaign exploits Microsoft tools in a new approach.
February 5, 2025 3 min -
Technology TrendsMicrosoft 365 Copilot Agents Transform Workflows
2025 will bring some exciting developments for businesses that rely on Microsoft 365 to manage day-to-day workflows more efficiently.
January 17, 2025 3 min -
Technology TrendsWindows App Supersedes Microsoft Remote Desktop
Working remotely is about to change for anyone who uses Microsoft Remote Desktop to access the Windows platform. The software giant announced the introduction of a Windows App as a Remote Desktop replacement. App users can now access the Windows platform and its programs as if they are using a cloud PC, regardless of what kind of device they’re on.
October 18, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityTikTok Links Exploited To Hijack Microsoft Accounts
TikTok might be the hottest social media platform in the world. Still, it’s spreading more than dance videos and questionable recipes. Hackers have found a way to use the site for their phishing campaigns, hiding malicious links in user bios to steal Microsoft 365 login credentials. The TikTok links exploit user trust in the platform but are fairly easy to spot and avoid.
October 10, 2024 2 min -
Technology TrendsMake Every Task In Easy Mode With This AI Tool
Imagine having an assistant that never gets tired and handles everything from drafting emails to managing meetings. Sounds like a game-changer, right? That’s exactly what Microsoft Copilot offers—a smart, AI-driven tool integrated directly into the Microsoft apps your business already relies on. Designed to take care of repetitive tasks, Copilot allows your team to focus on what really matters.
October 2, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityMicrosoft Is Cracking Down On Its Security
Microsoft 365 is a leading platform for businesses worldwide. Investing.com says roughly 80% of Fortune 500 companies use it. The chances are your business uses it, too. However, whether your team is small or large, you’ve likely heard of and been worried about recent Microsoft attacks that are now leading the provider to crack down on security like never before.
September 27, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityMicrosoft Sway Exploited to Deliver Malicious QR Codes
Criminals continue to find ways to launch attacks using legitimate cloud platforms and services, and the latest tool to fall victim to bad actors is Microsoft Sway. Hackers are using the product to deliver malicious payloads to users via QR codes, tricking users into revealing their Microsoft 365 login credentials.
September 16, 2024 2 min -
Technology TrendsIntroducing Proton AI Writing Tool — A Fast and Efficient Way To Write Emails Better
For decades, emailing has been one of the fastest ways to communicate with others, especially in business, as workers and employers use it for collaboration efforts. However, emails are the modern-day version of hand-written letters; sometimes, it’s hard to find the right words or place to start. But with the new Proton AI writing tool, you no longer have to worry about that.
August 27, 2024 3 min -
Technology TrendsMicrosoft Copilot: Navigating Changes to Custom GPT Features
When running a business, you can use all the help you can get. That’s why many companies like yours have relied on Microsoft Copilot to help them with anything from creating and altering documents to sifting through an overloaded inbox. These AI tools and technology have proved invaluable in business, but that will no longer be an option for the Microsoft Copilot Pro-consumer market.
July 12, 2024 3 min -
Technology TrendsHave A Microsoft 365 Subscription? Discover The TRUE Power Of M365!
Ever seen someone order a fancy three-course meal only to nibble at a few bites and call it quits? Or picture this: someone cruising in a slick sports car but moving slower than a herd of turtles. Crazy, right? Well, imagine businesses doing the same with their Microsoft 365 subscription – it's like buying a buffet but only eating the breadsticks!
June 12, 2024 2 min
